David Wotherspoon
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David Wotherspoon is a Scottish
professional football player, who is currently playing for Scottish Premier League
side Hibernian
. Wotherspoon has also represented Scotland at youth international levels, up to and including the under-21 level
.
's youth setup, but moved to Hibernian
in the belief that he would have more opportunity to break into senior football.
youth side that won both the Scottish Youth Cup
and the Scottish league in the 2008–09 season, with Wotherspoon contributing eight goals from midfield. Wotherspoon made his senior debut in the 2–1 home win over St. Mirren
at the start of the 2009–10 season, scoring Hibs' first goal. After establishing himself in the Hibs first team as a right back
, Wotherspoon signed a contract with Hibs until 2013.
levels before he made his first team debut for Hibs. He was called into the under–21
squad soon after he made his senior club debut, and he made his first appearance at that level in a 4–0 win against Azerbaijan
in November 2009. He scored his first goal for the team, a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Sweden
, in August 2010. His second goal was the match-winner in a 2–1 victory against the Netherlands
in November 2011.
, was a St. Johnstone supporter in his childhood.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional football player, who is currently playing for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
. Wotherspoon has also represented Scotland at youth international levels, up to and including the under-21 level
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
.
Early career
Wotherspoon was part of CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
's youth setup, but moved to Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
in the belief that he would have more opportunity to break into senior football.
Hibernian
He was part of the HibernianHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
youth side that won both the Scottish Youth Cup
Scottish Youth Cup
The Scottish Youth Cup is an annual Scottish football competition run by the Scottish Football Association for under-19 teams...
and the Scottish league in the 2008–09 season, with Wotherspoon contributing eight goals from midfield. Wotherspoon made his senior debut in the 2–1 home win over St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
at the start of the 2009–10 season, scoring Hibs' first goal. After establishing himself in the Hibs first team as a right back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Wotherspoon signed a contract with Hibs until 2013.
International career
Wotherspoon represented Scotland at under–18 and under–19Scotland national under-19 football team
The Scotland national under-19 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national football team for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign....
levels before he made his first team debut for Hibs. He was called into the under–21
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
squad soon after he made his senior club debut, and he made his first appearance at that level in a 4–0 win against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan national under-21 football team
The Azerbaijan national under-21 football team are a feeder team to the Azerbaijan Senior team.- UEFA U-21 Championship Record:* 2002: Did not qualify. Finished 5th of 6 in qualification group....
in November 2009. He scored his first goal for the team, a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Sweden
Sweden national under-21 football team
The Swedish U-21 national football team is the football team representing Sweden in competitions for under-21 year old players. Sweden U21's current captain is Jiloan Hamad with Jakob Johansson as vice captain.-UEFA European U-21 Championship Record:...
, in August 2010. His second goal was the match-winner in a 2–1 victory against the Netherlands
Netherlands national under-21 football team
The Netherlands national under-21 football team is the national under-21 team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Championship, held every two years....
in November 2011.
Personal life
Wotherspoon, who is from Bridge of EarnBridge of Earn
Bridge of Earn is a small town in Perthshire, Scotland.Often referred to simply as 'The Brig' by its inhabitants...
, was a St. Johnstone supporter in his childhood.